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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 866.34 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 866.34 and 395.16 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 866.34 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/866.34 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 866.34 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 342,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,342.91/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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